Bridging the Capital Access Gap: Chapter 2, Underwriting Basics

Although entrepreneurship is often touted as an arena of equal opportunity, there are major systemic barriers to realizing this ideal – one being access to capital. ICIC and LISC came together for Bridging the Capital Access Gap, a five part chapter series that takes an in-depth look at the small business financing industry and ways that business owners can use this knowledge to gain access to additional avenues of capital.

Underwriting is a key step in accessing capital but it doesn’t have to be a challenge. Below, experts share advice on how you can help small businesses have a smoother underwriting process. Explore key points lenders will evaluate when reviewing credit & debt history and more.


Module 5: What is Underwriting?

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Module 6: The Five C’s of Credit

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Module 7: Understanding Credit

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Module 8: Debt Service Coverage

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